Heavy Metals Contaminant Tracing at Port of East London
Transnet
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Transnet is seeking a service provider to conduct heavy metals contaminant tracing at the Port of East London for 12 months. Bidders must have an Environmental Specialist registered with SACNASP or EAPASA.
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Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking a service provider to conduct heavy metals contaminant tracing at the Port of East London. The project involves identifying sources and pathways of heavy metal contamination in sediments, water, and biota to support environmental management and remediation. Key deliverables include an inception report, a sampling and analysis plan, laboratory results, GIS mapping, contaminant dispersion modeling, and a final report with recommendations. The work will take place at the Port of East London and its surrounding marine and terrestrial environments. The contract duration is twelve months. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in environmental science and contaminant tracing. The project requires a multidisciplinary team including a Project Lead, Environmental Scientist, Chemical Scientist, and GIS Specialist. All work must be performed in accordance with strict quality assurance and safety standards.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Project Lead must hold valid SACNASP or EAPASA registration
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must comply with Occupational Health and Safety and Railway Safety Regulator Acts
- Must provide a valid Letter of Good Standing for Health and Safety
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zukiswa Nkonyeni
Email: TNPAPOELBetween@transnet.net
Phone: 043-700-0000
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet e-Tender Submission Portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/, log an intent to bid, and upload all required documents electronically. Submissions must be completed at least one day before the closing date of 21 July 2026.
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